Prison Deaths Due To Overdoses
According to an official state report, two inmates who died days apart at Garner Correctional Institution in Newtown this July are now confirmed to have died from accidental overdoses. 30 year old Ronald Johnson and 32 year old Tyler Cole succumbed to “acute intoxication” from mixtures of prescribed medications. Both men were awaiting trial on […]
Read MoreConnecticut Beech Trees Endangered
Connecticut’s beech trees are under threat from a microscopic worm causing beech leaf disease. First found in Ohio, the disease has now spread across our state, damaging forests and ornamental trees. Scientists say the nematode feeds on leaves and buds, weakening trees over time. Efforts to combat the disease include potassium phosphite treatments and grafting […]
Read MoreCoffey Makes Danbury Court Appearance
David Coffey, arrested in connection to a 1989 cold case, appeared in Danbury Superior Court on Wednesday. The 53-year-old was appointed a public defender and pleaded not guilty to charges of kidnapping and conspiracy related to the abduction and rape of an 11-year-old girl. The crime, which occurred in the Lake Avenue/Merrimac Street area, went […]
Read More30-Months In Prison For More Than $1M Tax Evasion
A former Connecticut man was sentenced to 30 months in prison for evading over $1 million in taxes. Federal prosecutors say Danny Beeman, now living in Florida, failed to file tax returns from 2013 to 2017 despite earning millions in taxable income. He also submitted false invoices, gaining $2 million from a company he helped […]
Read MoreCharges Dismissed In Dog Death Case
The case against a Florida man who had been charged with animal cruelty in the 2022 death of a Chihuahua in Newtown, has been dismissed. David Czerniawski completed a court diversionary program for first-time offenders, allowing the charges to be dropped. The dog, which died from blunt force trauma, was the subject of a police […]
Read MoreMore Shaking Reported In Connecticut
More seismic activity this week here in Connecticut. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 2.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded Wednesday night near East Haddam. Experts say it occurred at a depth of 2.5 kilometers around 7:30 Wednesday night. Residents in nearby towns, including East Hampton and Colchester, reported hearing loud booms. It marks the […]
Read MoreInmates Get Prison Staff Private Information
At Fishkill Correctional Facility in New York, inmates have reportedly obtained a document containing names, job titles, and Social Security numbers of staff. The breach, involving over 2,000 employees, occurred earlier this month, and several copies have been recovered. Searches continue for more. The Department of Corrections is notifying affected employees, while unions are now […]
Read MoreSouthbury Food Bank Making A Big Impact
The numbers have all been added up, and now we know that volunteers delivered over 3,700 meals to the Southbury Food Bank, aiding families impacted by August’s devastating floods. The meals, part of the Southern Connecticut Rotary’s $25,000 commitment, were distributed with help from the Red Cross. Flooding caused $100 million in damage to public […]
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